Currarong Crime Index

52

(100 is safest)

Safer than 52% of most Australia suburbs

Currarong Crime Map

Currarong crime map

Currarong Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Currarong.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Currarong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 16, down 6% from 17 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Currarong is in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning 34% of NSW suburbs are safer than Currarong and 66% of suburbs are more dangerous than Currarong.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Currarong: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Currarong are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 52% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Currarong are higher than approximately 34% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 38 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Currarong’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Currarong. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Currarong Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1062 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Currarong was 1 in 93. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Currarong is 1 in 66, with a rate of 1486 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Currarong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person51062
Property and deception offences71486
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences2425
Other offences2425
Total163397

Currarong Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 93

In Currarong

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Currarong vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Currarong vs NSW

Currarong population: 471

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault162864212770
Sexual offences214650425179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910425501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Currarong crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2425
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault1212

Currarong Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 66

In Currarong

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Currarong vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Currarong vs NSW, Australia

Currarong population: 471

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft31800286372204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967212306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property349136637602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Currarong crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1212
Steal from motor vehicle1212
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling1212

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Currarong vs NSW

Drug Offences: Currarong vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Currarong vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Currarong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Currarong vs NSW

Currarong Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Currarong in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Currarong in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Currarong?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Currarong is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Currarong?

The overall crime rate in Currarong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3397 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Currarong a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Currarong total crime rate in 2021 was 3397. This means it’s 66% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Currarong has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Currarong safe at night?

40% of crimes in Currarong occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Currarong at night.

Total Crime Stats of Currarong

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault10
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault31
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment22
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud20
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney